Ruth Leaney, BACP
Ruth Leaney is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Ruth
Ruth Leaney is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. Ruth approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
She aims to make the first step feel achievable and non-threatening. Ruth adapts conversations and the plan of work to what each person needs. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as space to talk about feelings.
Background and approach
She listens for the patterns that make problems return and helps people try different ways of responding. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, control and dependency issues, and feelings of emptiness. She can support people dealing with substance misuse, dissociation, body image worries, fertility stress, and hoarding behaviours.
Ruth is mindful of the overlap between these issues and the main problems people bring. Ruth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the work grounded and straightforward. Progress is reviewed together so plans can change when something is not helpful.
Sessions are arranged in formats that suit the person’s life and needs. For people feeling unsure about taking this step, Ruth offers steady, practical support. She aims to help clients build clearer understanding and small, manageable changes that add up to a better quality of life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388109 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ruth works with
Everything Ruth lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the problem and the person, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy is offered by registered or accredited professionals and can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well when a face-to-face style meeting helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be lighter on bandwidth and easier to fit into a short break. Live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins, people who prefer typing, or those who want more frequent brief contact.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. The practice also addresses related concerns such as attachment, codependency and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and down to earth with time to talk and to try new ways of responding. Plans are adapted together as progress is reviewed.
What is her experience in counselling?
She has six years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can offer sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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